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About Us

About Central Nova Animal Hospital

Our Animal Hospital first opened its doors to the public in 1987 as a single-veterinarian practice with two support staff. In 1995, we became one of the first practices in Atlantic Canada to become AAHA-accredited.

Our modern facility boasts a reception/retail area, five examination rooms, a full-service diagnostic laboratory, pharmacy, treatment area, surgical suite, dentistry, radiology, multiple kennel areas, and offices.

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About Our Hospital

Our hospital first opened its doors to the public in 1987 by Dr. Ernie Prowse. At the time, the clinic was located in a facility on Pictou Road in Bible Hill, which is just outside of Truro. As client numbers increased we outgrew our facility. In 1992 Central Nova Animal Hospital relocated from Pictou Road to our current location at 29 Main Street.

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Pets We Serve

Common household pets: Cats, Dogs

Exotic pets: At Central Nova Animal Hospital, we enjoy caring for exotic pets while recognizing our limits.

We commonly see rabbits, ferrets, and small rodents, with occasional reptiles and birds. We handle minor medical issues, routine care (teeth, wing, and nail trims), and minor surgeries such as spays, neuters, and lump removals.

For complex cases or advanced testing, we may refer your pet to Halifax, Moncton, or the Atlantic Veterinary College in PEI.